Why choose ARP at UMHS?

ARP is designed for students who have the drive to become successful physicians but need additional academic and study skills support to ensure they will thrive in medical school.

This one-semester program provides a tailored curriculum designed to prepare students for medical school from day one and quickly build a strong foundation for academic and professional success. Students who complete ARP tend to become some of the strongest medical students at UMHS.
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Access to cutting edge resources
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Highly personalized
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Guaranteed entry to MD program

I definitely benefited from the Accelerated Review Program. One of the biggest perks was the personal time with professors. With a much smaller class (seven students that semester), many of them got to know me on a personal level. This helped me later when I eventually took the full course, as I already knew the professors, they knew me, my weaknesses and strengths — really personalizing my education.”

- Dr. Nicolas Garcia, Plastic Surgeon, UMHS class of 2016
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Designed for success

ARP provides students with a sound academic foundation and the necessary tools to excel in the rigors of medical school.
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World-class faculty

Whether you take it online or in-person, ARP is taught by the same world-class faculty that teach our medical school courses.

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Affordable tuition

At UMHS, we deliberately make tuition affordable. Earn a merit-based $9,000 ARP scholarship* to offset the cost of pursuing your MD.

A Reputation for Medical Excellence

92%

UMHS graduates obtained a residency in 2024

95%

first-time pass rate on USMLE Step 2 CK*

96%

The vast majority of UMHS students graduate from our program.
*As of April 2023
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Guaranteed medical school acceptance

Students who successfully complete ARP will be automatically enrolled in the next cohort of the UMHS MD program. 

ARP is meticulously designed to prepare students for the rigors of medical school. You will gain access to valuable resources and support systems to ensure you succeed once you transition into basic science.

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Study online
or in St. Kitts

As a UMHS ARP student, you get the choice of flexibility for your studies.

Whether you join our vibrant campus or opt for the convenience of online classes to complete the program, you will engage in fast-paced learning opportunities, build meaningful relationships with your peers and professors, and become an essential part of the UMHS community.

"Undoubtedly, ARP made me a more knowledgeable and confident medical student."

- Dr. Jasmine Rivas, Class of 2018

Invest in your future and take the first step to earning your MD

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•  We proudly offer merit-based scholarships to ARP students and automatically qualify for our $9,000 ARP Scholarship*

•  Flexible in-person or online learning

•  World-class academic training

•  High student success rates

•  Exceptional residency placement opportunities

 

*Scholarship is merit-based and is achieved by maintaining an average grade of B or higher in all ARP courses. The $9,000 scholarships is designed to cover the majority of the cost of the program.

UMHS is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Colleges of Medicine (ACCM)— one of the highest standards of accreditation an offshore medical school can obtain. Our accreditation through ACCM is recognized by ECFMG and the U.S. Department of Education through NCFMEA. 

UMHS understands the importance of having its programs accredited so that our students may be eligible to sit for the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) and apply for certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). This certification is required for international and Caribbean medical school graduates to obtain residencies and licensing to practice medicine in the United States.

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